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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1925

Page

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Briand Forms Provisional French Cabinet Aimed at Bank Crisis

Paris reports Aristide Briand, seven time premier, holding morning talks to assemble an eighth ministry. President Doumergue seeks a government to stabilize finances before Wednesday. De Monzie urges provisional leadership to handle Bank of France issues. Paul Boncour signals socialist interest in labor post.

United Press Paris Aristide Briand France Doumergue Brand de Monzie Bank of France Herriot M. Briand M. de Monzie Domergue Paul Boncour

State police report 170 violators in six days

One hundred seventy violators of automobile laws arrested by Indiana highway police in six days per a state compilation by Frederick E. Schortemeier. Of these, seventy four were speeders and forty one operated without license plates.

Indiana Frederick E. Schortemeier Schortemeier

Fund Growing for Tornado Sufferers Relief

The Indianapolis chapter of the American Red Cross reports the relief fund for southern Indiana tornado victims has reached 103 thousand seven hundred fifty nine dollars and ninety six cents. Donations continue to flow as officials confirm ongoing contributions.

Indiana Indianapolis American Red Cross

Fire destroys Italian freighter Valecossa in Delaware River

In Philadelphia on April 13 the Italian freighter Valecossa, burning since Sunday evening, was beached in the lower Delaware River after fire boats failed to contain the blaze. The crew abandoned ship shortly before noon.

United Presa Philadelphia Valecossa Delaware River

Five Others Hurt In State Grade Crossing Crash Tragedy

Coatesville youth Hubert Gambold 15 dies at Methodist Hospital after a Terre Haute and Interurban collision at a crossing. His father John Gambold 40 mother Grace Gambold 39 and 3 year old John Jr. were injured. the interurban dragged the auto 30 feet. Four others injured in Indianapolis accidents as Easter Sunday toll rises.

Indianapolis Hubert Gambold Coatesvile Ind Methodist Hospital Coatesville Terre Haute John Gambold Grace Gambold John Jr Gambold Hubert John, Jr Auto

McNamara Case Hearing Set for April 25 in Union Scandal

Special Judge Fred C. Gause will hear motions to quash four indictments charging John P. McNamara with blackmail related to the Elk clubhouse vandalism. McNamara, absent on $20 000 bond, faces charges tied to threats against contractors and workers during Elks building work. Eph Inman to assist State prosecutor William H. Remy. McNamara and his brother, also tied to Times dynamiting cases, carry long prison histories.

John P. McNamara Structural Iron Workers’ Union Fred C. Gause Gause Charles E. Cox McNamara Eph Inman William H. Remy Elk’s N. Meridian and St. Clair Sts Fred W. Jungclaus Wiliam P. Jungclaus Elks Jungclaus Union Iron Ben Staggenberg W. S. Frye Transfer Company Irom American Legion War Memorial Plaza William Kellermeyer P. W. Kennedy & Son James A. Collins William J. Burns Los Angeles Los Angeles Times Llewellyn Works San Quentin Penitentiary James Fs. McNamara Times Miss Oberholtzer Hammond Ind Stephenson Earl Gentry Earl Klenck

Lad Saved From Death by Wit During Street Play

A six year old lad, Clar ence Homberger, survived a near fatal incident after grabbing a radiator cap and hitching onto a car, today resuming school. Several other children, including Florence McGovern and Madge Laikley, were injured in separate street collisions reported by police accident prevention.

Clarence Homberger N. la Salle St Robert John Vestal N. Gray St Gray Oakland Sts Police Accident Prevention Bureau

Mayor Delays Hospital Move After Fire Marshal Inspection

Mayor Shank postponed condemning the old city hospital building until Newman T. Miller, state fire marshal, inspects the property. He called the old unit a firetrap after a recent inspection. An ordinance for a $384,000 bond to build a new surgical ward and other departments will be presented to city council next Monday night.

Newman T. Miller Shank Miller

Supreme Court blocks states from fixing intra state freight rates

The United States Supreme Court ruled that states may not set intra state freight rates through their public service commissions. The decision reversed the Washington State Supreme Court which had upheld a state action cutting logs rates by about 20 percent.

United Presse Washington Public Service Commission United States Supreme Court High Court Washington State Supreme Court State Department of Publi Works

Indianapolis Times Industrial Essay Contest Nears Finish

Times Essay Contest closes Wednesday. Open to all Indianapolis high and prep students with the prompt Why Industries Should Come to Indianapolis. Prizes: 15, 10, and 5. Essays limited to 200 words, ink or typewritten, single side, with name address and school. Judges include Elmer W. Stout O B Tiles and E J Gausepohl.

Indianapolis Times Indianapolis

Supreme Court upholds Montana oil tax on government leases

The Supreme Court ruled that oil and gas produced from land leased by the government to private firms can be taxed by the state where produced. The decision affirms the Montana Supreme Court ruling requiring Mid-Northern Oil Company to pay the tax.

Supreme Court Montana United P. Wasington United States Supreme Court Montana Supreme Court

PRESS DEMANDS SPEECH RIGHTS IN SUPREME COURT

The United States Supreme Court was urged to firmly define free speech and press rights under the First Amendment. Briefs for the Baltimore Post and the Kansas City Journal-Post argued the government is abridging these rights in prosecutions over alleged illegal publication of income tax returns.

United Press Washington United States Supreme Court Today Newton D. Baker Baltimore Post Scripps-Howard James A. Reed Missouri Democrat Kansas City Journal-Post

Wheeler Trial Opens as Senator Wheeler Faces Fees Case

Great Falls Mont April 13 The city mood heats as the Wheeler trial begins in Federal Court Thursday. Forty witnesses have been summoned by the Government to prove that Senator Burton K Wheeler accepted fees for appearances before the Interior Department after he became a senator.

Great Falls Mont Burton K. Wheeler Wheeler Department of Interior

City Cabinet Meeting Backed By Mayor Shank Officials

Mayor Shank says the monthly cabinet meeting of city officials and department heads will convene Tuesday morning. No questions of unusual importance will be taken up, he stated.

Shank

Coroner Orders Inquest After Boy Dies Following Weeklong Illness

Coroner Robinson orders an inquest into the death of a young boy who died after a week of illness. The boy’s brother remains in critical condition as investigators review medical records and circumstances surrounding the case.

Ice cream taint suspected after child deaths in Ohio neighborhood

Coroner Paul F. Robinson opened an inquiry into tainted vanilla ice cream from a wagon causing the death of 3 year old Kenneth Louden and serious illness of 5 year old Alvin Louden and others. Attending physicians reported stomach trouble and influenza as alternative diagnoses amid two days of illness and a recovered case. Local authorities and grandparents provided details on the Cone related illnesses from Coffey Street households.

Paul F. Robinson Kenneth Raymond Louden Coffey St Alvin Arthur Benjamin Louden Kenneth Louden Hickman W. A. Coeppers H. G. Morgan H. G. Morgan, City Sanitarian

Bus Men Financed By City Judge

Five bus drivers arrested by State Policeman Boyer were found guilty in city court. Isadore Goldband received 60 dollars plus costs for no lights no stop light and speeding. Orville Fosnight paid 51 dollars plus costs for no lights failure to display a stop light and a chauffeur license. Lewis Schrader was fined 50 dollars plus costs for speeding and open muffler. George Morris had judgment suspended with a 26 dollar fine for open muffler and no rights. Horace Marlett paid 10 dollars plus costs for speeding.

Boyer Garrett Olds Isadore Goldband E. North St Orville Fosnight Sheridan Ind Lewis Schrader George Morris Temple Ave Horace Marlett The Occidental

Ford Dealers Offer $12.60 Down on Cars in Detroit

Ford Motor Company announced that dealers can deliver a runabout or touring car to a buyer with a $12.60 down payment and collect the balance at $5 weekly. A similar payment ratio applies to other models.

United Press Detroit Mich Ford Motor Company Today

Kansas Court Limits Hours Rule for Labor in Kansas

The Kansas Court of Industrial Relations ruled today that it cannot set a fixed daily hour limit for workers. The decision also states that the state cannot compel employers to pay time and a half for overtime.

Washington Kansas Court of Industrial Relations Kansas United States Supreme Court McReynolds

Five Exhumed in Poison Death Inquiry

Walter Cunningham and his four children were exhumed near Wheeler Indiana as authorities probe poisoning deaths linked to arsenic found at the Cunningham home. Gary and Chicago police aided by coroner Oscar Wolff pursue toxicology tests. Mrs Cunningham, 50, denies giving poison saying she bought arsenic for plants.

United Press Wheeler Ind Walter Cunningham Here Harry Walter Gary Chicago Oscar Wolff Cunningham

Executive Committee Delays Filing Demand for Vote After Election

The committee opts to postpone formal demand for a vote, deciding it wiser to extend the drive and wait until after the upcoming election. The move aims to sustain momentum while avoiding immediate legal action.

City Manager Referendum Postponed To Next Year

Indianapolis executives delay filing the manager referendum petition until after elections. Primary set for May 5 with a long campaign ahead, headquarters remain open, and 1 000 to 1 500 citizens have signed commitments to push for city manager government.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Athletic Club Citizens Committee

Ex Klansman Stephenson likely to face trial in Oberholtzer case

Indiana Ku Klux Klan former grand dragon D C Stephenson is unlikely to be tried before June for kidnapping and attacking Miss Madge Oberholtzer. Marion County Criminal Court calendar shows 17 cases through May 25 including eight alleged murders, with several change of venue cases.

John Thomas Shaw Helen Whelchel Marion County

Fifteen Cincinnati Officers Stand Trial in Graft Probe

Fifteen Cincinnati policemen and city agents, remaining from seventy one indicted in a government graft probe, went on trial in federal court. Fifty four pleaded guilty, two agents remain uncaptured, and the others faced the mercy of the court.

Cincinnati United Press Ciry

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Briand Red Cross Acci Dents Richmond Chesterton M’namara John J. McNamara Lad Wit Boy Florence McGovern Calhoun St Avery Sage Calhoun Bt Florence Madge Laikley Missouri St Harvey Phillips James Keene Summit St Elmer Thomas Illinois St Ohio St State Ave Mary Widener William , Widener Logansport Vernal Peas R. R.M. Box Illinois Thirteenth Streets Robert Homberger Busi Scripps-Howard Papers U. S. Court Robinson Quiry Hood Industrial Relations Court Alvin Louden Flapper Brees SY WEA of Stephenson Remy
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